Let blockheads read what blockheads write.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- If the audience is foolish, the content should match their level.
- In plain terms
- Write for the people who will read it.
- What can you take from it?
- Tailor your work to your audience.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who should you write for?
- Does quality matter more than audience?
Another view
Lowering quality to match low expectations can be harmful.
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